Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Battle of the Alma 1854

Anniversary today of the battle between British Turkish and French troops against the Russians in the Crimean War. This old-school battle was well depicted in the film by Tony Richardson 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' which is in my opinion one of the best military history films ever and well worth buying. Lots of streets and terraces in Victorian Britain were named after various battles in the Crimean war, though now of course it is mainly remembered for its stupidity and mismanagement.
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